MRC Epidemiology Unit
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Studying the genetic, developmental & environmental determinants of obesity, type 2 diabetes & related metabolic disorders. Contributing to their prevention.
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Issue 4 of the 2025 epigram newsletter is out now.
Find out about …
Which cooked potatoes are better for you
A research collaboration discovering how urban environments can support health
And the work of the Global Diet and Activity Research Network
... and more!
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Find out about …
Which cooked potatoes are better for you
A research collaboration discovering how urban environments can support health
And the work of the Global Diet and Activity Research Network
... and more!
Read - buff.ly/3ts21tH
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Join our rescheduled online Bradford Hill Seminar with @alucassen.bsky.social, discussing:
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 26 November, 1 PM (UK)
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Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 26 November, 1 PM (UK)
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@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Join our rescheduled online Bradford Hill Seminar with @alucassen.bsky.social, discussing:
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 26 November, 1 PM (UK)
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@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 26 November, 1 PM (UK)
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By 2025 1.27 billion people could have type 2 diabetes.
In this podcast, Dr. Chunxiao Li (@mrcepid.bsky.social) discusses the importance of understanding diet's impact on and the link between meat consumption and type 2 diabetes in a podcast.
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In this podcast, Dr. Chunxiao Li (@mrcepid.bsky.social) discusses the importance of understanding diet's impact on and the link between meat consumption and type 2 diabetes in a podcast.
Listen - buff.ly/o2yDBfB
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Brief Interval - meat, chicken nuggets, and a side order of type diabetes - The Confidence Interval
Chunxiao Li is a Research Associate at the Unit, and a lead author on a paper that investigated the association of meat consumption on type two diabetes.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:30 AM
By 2025 1.27 billion people could have type 2 diabetes.
In this podcast, Dr. Chunxiao Li (@mrcepid.bsky.social) discusses the importance of understanding diet's impact on and the link between meat consumption and type 2 diabetes in a podcast.
Listen - buff.ly/o2yDBfB
Read - buff.ly/XpFXgAx
In this podcast, Dr. Chunxiao Li (@mrcepid.bsky.social) discusses the importance of understanding diet's impact on and the link between meat consumption and type 2 diabetes in a podcast.
Listen - buff.ly/o2yDBfB
Read - buff.ly/XpFXgAx
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📢Excited to say that registration is open for Prevention Research 2026, 4-5 March, Birmingham. Visit preventionresearch26.co.uk to book your place and explore the latest research and strategies for preventing non-communicable diseases and reducing health inequalities across the UK.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:39 PM
📢Excited to say that registration is open for Prevention Research 2026, 4-5 March, Birmingham. Visit preventionresearch26.co.uk to book your place and explore the latest research and strategies for preventing non-communicable diseases and reducing health inequalities across the UK.
AMPLIFY is a new study led by @drmariespreckley.bsky.social that seeks to understand how people experience next-generation incretin-based therapies, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, when used for weight management.
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November 12, 2025 at 3:52 PM
AMPLIFY is a new study led by @drmariespreckley.bsky.social that seeks to understand how people experience next-generation incretin-based therapies, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, when used for weight management.
Read our news post at buff.ly/o6auZ0q
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There are many reasons pregnant women can develop gestational diabetes &
researchers from @ims-mrl.bsky.social are investigating interventions that can be used to mitigate the condition.
Dr @dftwinn.bsky.social
Dr Adriana Paz Cordona Casanova
Dr Lais Vales Mennetti
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researchers from @ims-mrl.bsky.social are investigating interventions that can be used to mitigate the condition.
Dr @dftwinn.bsky.social
Dr Adriana Paz Cordona Casanova
Dr Lais Vales Mennetti
Listen - buff.ly/7Kymdzy
November 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
There are many reasons pregnant women can develop gestational diabetes &
researchers from @ims-mrl.bsky.social are investigating interventions that can be used to mitigate the condition.
Dr @dftwinn.bsky.social
Dr Adriana Paz Cordona Casanova
Dr Lais Vales Mennetti
Listen - buff.ly/7Kymdzy
researchers from @ims-mrl.bsky.social are investigating interventions that can be used to mitigate the condition.
Dr @dftwinn.bsky.social
Dr Adriana Paz Cordona Casanova
Dr Lais Vales Mennetti
Listen - buff.ly/7Kymdzy
By 2050 approx. 1.27 billion people will have type 2 diabetes.
This week researchers from @mrcepid.bsky.social & @ims-mrl.bsky.social (@cam.ac.uk) discuss their research.
Dr Ana Luiza Arruda, a Research Associate, talks about the multiple morbidities of diabetes in this podcast - buff.ly/ZGB46Go
This week researchers from @mrcepid.bsky.social & @ims-mrl.bsky.social (@cam.ac.uk) discuss their research.
Dr Ana Luiza Arruda, a Research Associate, talks about the multiple morbidities of diabetes in this podcast - buff.ly/ZGB46Go
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
By 2050 approx. 1.27 billion people will have type 2 diabetes.
This week researchers from @mrcepid.bsky.social & @ims-mrl.bsky.social (@cam.ac.uk) discuss their research.
Dr Ana Luiza Arruda, a Research Associate, talks about the multiple morbidities of diabetes in this podcast - buff.ly/ZGB46Go
This week researchers from @mrcepid.bsky.social & @ims-mrl.bsky.social (@cam.ac.uk) discuss their research.
Dr Ana Luiza Arruda, a Research Associate, talks about the multiple morbidities of diabetes in this podcast - buff.ly/ZGB46Go
On 10 November Unit researchers Unit took part in the Postdocs of Cambridge Society (PdOC) Research Showcase 2025.
Dr Cara Ruggiero gave a flash talk 'The cost-of-living crisis and infant feeding during the first 1000 days: Qualitative insights from parents and healthcare professionals'
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Dr Cara Ruggiero gave a flash talk 'The cost-of-living crisis and infant feeding during the first 1000 days: Qualitative insights from parents and healthcare professionals'
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November 11, 2025 at 12:26 PM
On 10 November Unit researchers Unit took part in the Postdocs of Cambridge Society (PdOC) Research Showcase 2025.
Dr Cara Ruggiero gave a flash talk 'The cost-of-living crisis and infant feeding during the first 1000 days: Qualitative insights from parents and healthcare professionals'
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Dr Cara Ruggiero gave a flash talk 'The cost-of-living crisis and infant feeding during the first 1000 days: Qualitative insights from parents and healthcare professionals'
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The Mandala Consortium is evaluating the environmental & social impact of Active Wellbeing Society, which set up a Surplus Food Hub in Birmingham ensuring the redistribution of food to community orgs that support people experiencing food insecurity
Read our blog & watch the video - buff.ly/kNyyYej
Read our blog & watch the video - buff.ly/kNyyYej
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The Mandala Consortium is evaluating the environmental & social impact of Active Wellbeing Society, which set up a Surplus Food Hub in Birmingham ensuring the redistribution of food to community orgs that support people experiencing food insecurity
Read our blog & watch the video - buff.ly/kNyyYej
Read our blog & watch the video - buff.ly/kNyyYej
Mendelian Randomization using UK Biobank data indicates that branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may causally affect lipid metabolism.
Raina Jia et al. propose understanding tissue-specific pathways of BCAA induced lipid dysregulation could inform their use as clinical targets.
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Raina Jia et al. propose understanding tissue-specific pathways of BCAA induced lipid dysregulation could inform their use as clinical targets.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Mendelian Randomization using UK Biobank data indicates that branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) may causally affect lipid metabolism.
Raina Jia et al. propose understanding tissue-specific pathways of BCAA induced lipid dysregulation could inform their use as clinical targets.
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Raina Jia et al. propose understanding tissue-specific pathways of BCAA induced lipid dysregulation could inform their use as clinical targets.
buff.ly/4CaaJWq
Join our rescheduled online Bradford Hill Seminar with @alucassen.bsky.social, discussing:
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 26 November, 1 PM (UK)
Register buff.ly/U06QZ9N
@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 26 November, 1 PM (UK)
Register buff.ly/U06QZ9N
@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Join our rescheduled online Bradford Hill Seminar with @alucassen.bsky.social, discussing:
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 26 November, 1 PM (UK)
Register buff.ly/U06QZ9N
@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 26 November, 1 PM (UK)
Register buff.ly/U06QZ9N
@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
The Mandala Consortium is evaluating the environmental and social impact of the Active Wellbeing Society that set up a Surplus Food Hub in Birmingham to ensure the food is redistributed to community organisations supporting people experiencing food insecurity
Full video out next week!
Full video out next week!
November 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Mandala Consortium is evaluating the environmental and social impact of the Active Wellbeing Society that set up a Surplus Food Hub in Birmingham to ensure the food is redistributed to community organisations supporting people experiencing food insecurity
Full video out next week!
Full video out next week!
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This webinar focuses on the Intake24 automated dietary recall tool, and highlighted the programme of updates to enable easier customisation for research projects and surveys.
The tool is currently used in the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey.
Watch - buff.ly/sml783P
This webinar focuses on the Intake24 automated dietary recall tool, and highlighted the programme of updates to enable easier customisation for research projects and surveys.
The tool is currently used in the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey.
Watch - buff.ly/sml783P
November 5, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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This webinar focuses on the Intake24 automated dietary recall tool, and highlighted the programme of updates to enable easier customisation for research projects and surveys.
The tool is currently used in the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey.
Watch - buff.ly/sml783P
This webinar focuses on the Intake24 automated dietary recall tool, and highlighted the programme of updates to enable easier customisation for research projects and surveys.
The tool is currently used in the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey.
Watch - buff.ly/sml783P
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The expansion of free school meals to all children would bring significant economic and social benefits, as well as tackling food insecurity, according to researchers from the University of Birmingham.
Watch the full video - buff.ly/SGakepq
The expansion of free school meals to all children would bring significant economic and social benefits, as well as tackling food insecurity, according to researchers from the University of Birmingham.
Watch the full video - buff.ly/SGakepq
November 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The expansion of free school meals to all children would bring significant economic and social benefits, as well as tackling food insecurity, according to researchers from the University of Birmingham.
Watch the full video - buff.ly/SGakepq
The expansion of free school meals to all children would bring significant economic and social benefits, as well as tackling food insecurity, according to researchers from the University of Birmingham.
Watch the full video - buff.ly/SGakepq
The FRESH study finds that for both parents and children, parent–child coparticipation in physical activity coparticipation was positively associated with daily total physical activity, accounting for more than 10% of the total.
Read the Human Kinetics Journal paper: buff.ly/TorVtwe
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October 31, 2025 at 12:15 PM
The FRESH study finds that for both parents and children, parent–child coparticipation in physical activity coparticipation was positively associated with daily total physical activity, accounting for more than 10% of the total.
Read the Human Kinetics Journal paper: buff.ly/TorVtwe
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Read the Human Kinetics Journal paper: buff.ly/TorVtwe
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Looking for reliable, high-quality biological sample processing and storage services?
The MRC Epidemiology Unit BioRepository has a dedicated team & state-of-the-art facilities at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Research Park.
📨 For a quote: BioRepManager@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk
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The MRC Epidemiology Unit BioRepository has a dedicated team & state-of-the-art facilities at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Research Park.
📨 For a quote: BioRepManager@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk
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October 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Looking for reliable, high-quality biological sample processing and storage services?
The MRC Epidemiology Unit BioRepository has a dedicated team & state-of-the-art facilities at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Research Park.
📨 For a quote: BioRepManager@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk
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The MRC Epidemiology Unit BioRepository has a dedicated team & state-of-the-art facilities at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus and Research Park.
📨 For a quote: BioRepManager@mrc-epid.cam.ac.uk
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In context of climate crisis & environmental limits, a new review by James Woodcock et al. identifies key gaps and proposes a forward-looking research agenda in quantitative health impact assessment (HIA) of environmental exposures linked to urban transport and land use in Europe.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:43 AM
In context of climate crisis & environmental limits, a new review by James Woodcock et al. identifies key gaps and proposes a forward-looking research agenda in quantitative health impact assessment (HIA) of environmental exposures linked to urban transport and land use in Europe.
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The Mandala Consortium is conducting a range of research projects across Birmingham to investigate how the food system is changing
Research has found that the expansion of free school meals to all children would bring significant economic & social benefits as well as tackling food insecurity
The Mandala Consortium is conducting a range of research projects across Birmingham to investigate how the food system is changing
Research has found that the expansion of free school meals to all children would bring significant economic & social benefits as well as tackling food insecurity
October 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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The Mandala Consortium is conducting a range of research projects across Birmingham to investigate how the food system is changing
Research has found that the expansion of free school meals to all children would bring significant economic & social benefits as well as tackling food insecurity
The Mandala Consortium is conducting a range of research projects across Birmingham to investigate how the food system is changing
Research has found that the expansion of free school meals to all children would bring significant economic & social benefits as well as tackling food insecurity
Unfortunately the seminar has been postponed.
We'll let you know as soon as the event is rescheduled.
We'll let you know as soon as the event is rescheduled.
Join our next online Bradford Hill Seminar with @alucassen.bsky.social, who will discuss:
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 29 October, 1 PM (UK)
Register - buff.ly/R9EBFCr
@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 29 October, 1 PM (UK)
Register - buff.ly/R9EBFCr
@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Unfortunately the seminar has been postponed.
We'll let you know as soon as the event is rescheduled.
We'll let you know as soon as the event is rescheduled.
Join our next online Bradford Hill Seminar with @alucassen.bsky.social, who will discuss:
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 29 October, 1 PM (UK)
Register - buff.ly/R9EBFCr
@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 29 October, 1 PM (UK)
Register - buff.ly/R9EBFCr
@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Join our next online Bradford Hill Seminar with @alucassen.bsky.social, who will discuss:
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 29 October, 1 PM (UK)
Register - buff.ly/R9EBFCr
@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 29 October, 1 PM (UK)
Register - buff.ly/R9EBFCr
@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
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This webinar focuses on the Intake24 automated dietary recall tool, and highlighted the programme of updates to enable easier customisation for research projects and surveys.
The tool is currently used in the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey.
Watch - buff.ly/sml783P
This webinar focuses on the Intake24 automated dietary recall tool, and highlighted the programme of updates to enable easier customisation for research projects and surveys.
The tool is currently used in the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey.
Watch - buff.ly/sml783P
October 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM
(1/2)
This webinar focuses on the Intake24 automated dietary recall tool, and highlighted the programme of updates to enable easier customisation for research projects and surveys.
The tool is currently used in the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey.
Watch - buff.ly/sml783P
This webinar focuses on the Intake24 automated dietary recall tool, and highlighted the programme of updates to enable easier customisation for research projects and surveys.
The tool is currently used in the UK National Diet and Nutrition Survey.
Watch - buff.ly/sml783P
"We call on the international research community to embrace the opportunities that the ubiquity of device-based physical activity assessments brings and to play their role in preparing our children and young people for their digital future".
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October 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
"We call on the international research community to embrace the opportunities that the ubiquity of device-based physical activity assessments brings and to play their role in preparing our children and young people for their digital future".
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Join our next online Bradford Hill Seminar with @alucassen.bsky.social, who will discuss:
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 29 October, 1 PM (UK)
Register - buff.ly/R9EBFCr
@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 29 October, 1 PM (UK)
Register - buff.ly/R9EBFCr
@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
October 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Join our next online Bradford Hill Seminar with @alucassen.bsky.social, who will discuss:
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 29 October, 1 PM (UK)
Register - buff.ly/R9EBFCr
@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
Diagnostic and predictive journeys: Finding the right balance in genomic medicine
📅 Wed 29 October, 1 PM (UK)
Register - buff.ly/R9EBFCr
@dphpc.bsky.social @mrc-bsu.bsky.social @phgfoundation.bsky.social
@GDARnetwork researchers have contributed to a new book on Urban Health in Africa.
The book assembles a diverse group of scholars to explore the critical impacts of rapid urbanisation on the health & prosperity of Africans.
Find out more about the book - buff.ly/LiGwO6N
The book assembles a diverse group of scholars to explore the critical impacts of rapid urbanisation on the health & prosperity of Africans.
Find out more about the book - buff.ly/LiGwO6N
October 21, 2025 at 3:30 PM
@GDARnetwork researchers have contributed to a new book on Urban Health in Africa.
The book assembles a diverse group of scholars to explore the critical impacts of rapid urbanisation on the health & prosperity of Africans.
Find out more about the book - buff.ly/LiGwO6N
The book assembles a diverse group of scholars to explore the critical impacts of rapid urbanisation on the health & prosperity of Africans.
Find out more about the book - buff.ly/LiGwO6N
Watch Professor Danny Dorling discussing the politics of epidemiology and public health in the UK
The lecture is part of the Bradford Hill seminar series is the principal series of The Cambridge Population Health Sciences Partnership, in collaboration with the PHG Foundation
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The lecture is part of the Bradford Hill seminar series is the principal series of The Cambridge Population Health Sciences Partnership, in collaboration with the PHG Foundation
Watch buff.ly/ptJIaF2
October 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Watch Professor Danny Dorling discussing the politics of epidemiology and public health in the UK
The lecture is part of the Bradford Hill seminar series is the principal series of The Cambridge Population Health Sciences Partnership, in collaboration with the PHG Foundation
Watch buff.ly/ptJIaF2
The lecture is part of the Bradford Hill seminar series is the principal series of The Cambridge Population Health Sciences Partnership, in collaboration with the PHG Foundation
Watch buff.ly/ptJIaF2
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Marginalised populations in Global South cities face greater climate challenges & extreme weather
The study highlights risks from urbanisation, heavy rain, & non-communicable diseases, emphasising the importance of resources, education & training as intervention points
Read - buff.ly/wZz71w1
Marginalised populations in Global South cities face greater climate challenges & extreme weather
The study highlights risks from urbanisation, heavy rain, & non-communicable diseases, emphasising the importance of resources, education & training as intervention points
Read - buff.ly/wZz71w1
October 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Marginalised populations in Global South cities face greater climate challenges & extreme weather
The study highlights risks from urbanisation, heavy rain, & non-communicable diseases, emphasising the importance of resources, education & training as intervention points
Read - buff.ly/wZz71w1
Marginalised populations in Global South cities face greater climate challenges & extreme weather
The study highlights risks from urbanisation, heavy rain, & non-communicable diseases, emphasising the importance of resources, education & training as intervention points
Read - buff.ly/wZz71w1